Romance Etched in Stone - A Heritage walk among Temples of Bhubaneswar

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Gilehrio Trail at Raja Rani Temple in Bhubaneswar — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Gilehrio group at the Raja Rani Temple in Bhubaneswar — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

It is a heritage walk combines mythology, history and cultural stories to weave a narrative around the temples of Bhubaneswar and how romance has been depicted through the sculptures in various places. Unlike other walks which focus on just the archaeology or architecture and give surface level information, our trails take a more story led approach.

The research behind the stories are done by archaeologists and anthropologists and the stories have been carefully curated.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Hindi, English
Operated by: Gilehrio

Ages: Adults (15–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Breakfast: Light snacks at a local food shop will be provided as a part of the trip.

Not included

Not included: Bottled water: Please carry or buy your own water

Itinerary

Mukteswara Temple

30 min

Mukteswara Temple is one of the finest specimens of Odia Temple Architecture and it was built when temple architecture was at its zenith.
Stop 2

30 min

This is one of the earliest temples built in Bhubaneswar that is still standing. It was built in the 7th century AD.
Kedargauri Temple

15 min

It is a living temple with the Gouri temple being a Khakhara temple.
Ananta Vasudeva Temple

15 min

Ananta Vasudeva Temple is the only Vaishnavite temple in the region.
Lingaraja Temple

45 min

The most famous temple and the tallest temple in the city. It is the second tallest standing example of Kalingan Architecture after the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
Stop 6

15 min

The largest tank in the Old town area being fed a perennial natural spring, there are a lot of storied in Bindu Sagar that need telling.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will be waiting at the Mukteswara Temple compound lawn. The tour leader will be wearing a Gilehrio T-Shirt and Cap.

End point

We will be waiting at the Mukteswara Temple compound lawn. The tour leader will be wearing a Gilehrio T-Shirt and Cap.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.